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A fire service spokesperson confirmed a 20m by 30m barn is 'well alight' and the situation 'could escalate.'

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14:33

Cause deemed accidental

Fire Crews have now left the incident.

Crews have now confirmed that 150 bales of hay, 150 bales of straw and approximately 80 tonnes of wood chip contained in a barn measuring 20m by 30m were involved in the fire.

The contents have been completely destroyed by the fire and the roof containing low level asbestos has sustained 25 per cent damage by fire.

Crews continue to work with one compressed foam jet, two hose reel jets and four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

12:18

Latest fire service update

“Fire Control received a call reporting a barn which was well alight measuring approximately 20 metres by 30 metres containing hay and machinery at the above location this morning.

“One fire engine from our Exeter Danes Castle station, along with a further fire engine from our Topsham station and water carrier from Danes Castle were mobilised to attend.

“On arrival crews confirmed that smoke and flames were issuing and requested a further fire engine which was mobilised from our Ottery St Mary station.”

At 11:37 crews confirmed this barn to be measuring 20 metres by 30 metres containing approximately 100 bales of hay and several tonnes of woodchip which are well alight. Crews were at work with one compressed foam jet, one hose reel het and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

At 11:50 crews advised that low hazard asbestos roofing is also involved in the fire and that steady progress is being made.

11:52

Latest update from the Fire Service

Remains well alight. Inside are 100 bales of hay and several tonnes of woodchip.

In use by fire firefighters are breathing apparatus, hose reels, with four fire engines at the scene.

11:33

Video of the fire in the barn at Ide near Exeter

We’ve been sent this video of the fire in a barn near Ide as firefighters were heading to the scene.